The Factory Boy

TAKE a cup of porridge, Johnny, dear. It\'s too cold to go to work without something warm." Johnny looked in the bowl which stood on the hearth, near a few smouldering brands, and shook his head as he answered,—"I\'m not very hungry, mother. There\'s only enough for you and Ella." Then without another word he hurried away, for the factory bell was ringing; and he knew that he must not be late.